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Tue Aug-08-06 04:37 AM
Response to Reply #34 |
| 107. Sadly there are a number of families that can't afford $14 |
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... if you fall financially short of meeting your immediate needs, $14 might as well be $1400 or $14,000.
Again we differ on the point of "EVERYBODY is able"
Everyone is not able to provide adequate/enough food today, much less tomorrow.
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BelgianMadCow |
Aug-07-06 05:32 PM |
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Not prepared at all. |
CrispyQGirl |
Aug-07-06 05:37 PM |
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Yesterday, I was thinking about at least stacking some corned beef and big |
BelgianMadCow |
Aug-07-06 05:42 PM |
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Check into a wood stove |
me b zola |
Aug-07-06 05:51 PM |
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Thanks for the tip about wood collection in summer time! |
BelgianMadCow |
Aug-07-06 06:13 PM |
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Canned corned beef? I love that stuff! |
NoSheep |
Aug-07-06 08:29 PM |
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Here are a couple of DU threads from last year after Katrina. |
CrispyQGirl |
Aug-08-06 08:55 AM |
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Excellent info in those threads, thank you! |
BelgianMadCow |
Aug-09-06 07:45 AM |
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I have a shotgun and ammo.. |
oc2002 |
Aug-08-06 02:09 PM |
#113 |
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I am completely prepared to do a lot of crying and panicking, |
Phredicles |
Aug-07-06 05:44 PM |
#3 |
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you won't have the TV "news" to scare you though |
BelgianMadCow |
Aug-07-06 05:46 PM |
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What do you consider "very well prepared"? |
MercutioATC |
Aug-07-06 05:45 PM |
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I'll clarify : |
BelgianMadCow |
Aug-07-06 05:58 PM |
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Then I guess I'm "very well prepared". |
MercutioATC |
Aug-07-06 06:03 PM |
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. |
MercutioATC |
Aug-07-06 06:04 PM |
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any obvious things I missed in that list off the top of my head? |
BelgianMadCow |
Aug-07-06 06:08 PM |
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Nope, you covered the basics. |
MercutioATC |
Aug-07-06 06:14 PM |
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I was thinking about "security" after I posted |
BelgianMadCow |
Aug-07-06 06:21 PM |
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I'm not familiar with Belgian law... |
MercutioATC |
Aug-07-06 06:44 PM |
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In belgium, you can own a gun or a rifle, but you have to register |
BelgianMadCow |
Aug-07-06 06:57 PM |
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Far be it from me to argue with a Belgian. |
MercutioATC |
Aug-07-06 07:11 PM |
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Smart, too :-) |
BelgianMadCow |
Aug-07-06 07:30 PM |
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I could hold out for about an hour and a half |
MrCoffee |
Aug-07-06 05:47 PM |
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Nice screen name. I have a coffee press and some cigarette lighters. |
NoSheep |
Aug-07-06 08:00 PM |
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West Virginian- |
flobee1 |
Aug-07-06 05:50 PM |
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I am moderately well prepared |
peacebird |
Aug-07-06 05:58 PM |
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Battery powered radio - multi-band (also long & short wave) - good one! |
BelgianMadCow |
Aug-07-06 06:05 PM |
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no - but I live in the country so most of my supplies were in case of snow |
peacebird |
Aug-07-06 06:23 PM |
#22 |
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I'm totally unprepared. |
guinivere |
Aug-07-06 05:58 PM |
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That's supposing you have gas in your tank, the garage roof didn't cave |
BelgianMadCow |
Aug-07-06 06:02 PM |
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If there are no roads, garage, car and house are mashed |
guinivere |
Aug-07-06 07:53 PM |
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EVERYBODY should be prepared for at least 2 weeks. |
MercutioATC |
Aug-07-06 06:06 PM |
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I agree that if at all possible ... |
etherealtruth |
Aug-07-06 07:05 PM |
#29 |
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Spaghettios are a buck a can. |
MercutioATC |
Aug-07-06 07:18 PM |
#34 |
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The few "spare" canned goods I had I took over to the |
guinivere |
Aug-07-06 08:07 PM |
#59 |
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Certainly a good deed. Preparing is also a good thing, though. |
MercutioATC |
Aug-07-06 08:12 PM |
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Sadly there are a number of families that can't afford $14 |
etherealtruth |
Aug-08-06 04:37 AM |
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There is if you are homeless.. |
butterfly77 |
Aug-07-06 07:23 PM |
#36 |
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Fine. Homelessness gets you a pass. Everybody else should be prepared. |
MercutioATC |
Aug-07-06 07:44 PM |
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I prove your point |
BelgianMadCow |
Aug-07-06 07:49 PM |
#43 |
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But it's really easy to change... |
MercutioATC |
Aug-07-06 07:57 PM |
#48 |
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paranoia kick |
BelgianMadCow |
Aug-10-06 01:24 PM |
#145 |
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Most homeless will be doing OK... |
Dead_Parrot |
Aug-07-06 08:10 PM |
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I did have that thought.... |
MercutioATC |
Aug-07-06 08:26 PM |
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You said it!!! |
Doctor Venmkan |
Aug-07-06 07:32 PM |
#38 |
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everyone should be prepared for 72 hours |
pitohui |
Aug-07-06 07:55 PM |
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72 hours portable. 2 weeks fixed. |
MercutioATC |
Aug-07-06 08:03 PM |
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i agree -- that is ideal EOM |
pitohui |
Aug-07-06 08:04 PM |
#57 |
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For those without a garden ready to eat...or perhaps may be wiped |
pooja |
Aug-07-06 06:20 PM |
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I heard you should save up plastic grocery bags |
thecrow |
Aug-07-06 07:11 PM |
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I'd prefer also stocking up on trash bags... |
melnjones |
Aug-07-06 07:15 PM |
#33 |
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Pretty well off. |
Sin |
Aug-07-06 06:24 PM |
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Yes I guess the outdoor, hiking, camping people like you have both skills |
BelgianMadCow |
Aug-07-06 06:31 PM |
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I am prepared for a couple of months or longer. |
elocs |
Aug-07-06 06:36 PM |
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You have some experience with this... |
MercutioATC |
Aug-07-06 06:46 PM |
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little by little, |
melnjones |
Aug-07-06 07:13 PM |
#32 |
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Emergency 3 day bag, hygiene products, pets, basic data |
BelgianMadCow |
Aug-07-06 07:35 PM |
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good websites... |
melnjones |
Aug-07-06 08:56 PM |
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I have actively planned |
wellstone dem |
Aug-07-06 07:21 PM |
#35 |
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well prepared and have been disaster tested more than once |
pitohui |
Aug-07-06 07:48 PM |
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"that wood stove will do fuck all when you're 8 feet underwater!" |
Auntie Bush |
Aug-07-06 08:48 PM |
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Depends on what's likely to hit you. |
Dead_Parrot |
Aug-07-06 09:31 PM |
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They say you need a gallon of water per person per day. |
DireStrike |
Aug-07-06 07:48 PM |
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Your point about storage space is valid, but think about cooperation |
BelgianMadCow |
Aug-07-06 07:55 PM |
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ok here's the thing about water, it's heavy |
pitohui |
Aug-07-06 07:59 PM |
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The purification route doesn't have to be costly or difficult. |
MercutioATC |
Aug-07-06 08:08 PM |
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So long as there's a reliable source... |
Dead_Parrot |
Aug-07-06 08:16 PM |
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Agreed, but there's almost always SOME water source. |
MercutioATC |
Aug-07-06 08:25 PM |
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I do like those filters... |
Dead_Parrot |
Aug-07-06 09:15 PM |
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Anything is preferable to nothing. |
MercutioATC |
Aug-07-06 09:22 PM |
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That's the thing... |
Dead_Parrot |
Aug-07-06 10:00 PM |
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i like the solar cooker idea |
pitohui |
Aug-08-06 07:15 PM |
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I have a half of a roll of duck tape |
meisje |
Aug-07-06 07:56 PM |
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You're on your way.... |
MercutioATC |
Aug-07-06 07:59 PM |
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One of us can bike to work. Does that count? |
NoSheep |
Aug-07-06 07:59 PM |
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i don't see how |
pitohui |
Aug-07-06 08:03 PM |
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Is that one good at hitting deer with the bike? |
BelgianMadCow |
Aug-07-06 08:03 PM |
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What makes anyone think we'll have gas or trains? |
NoSheep |
Aug-07-06 08:20 PM |
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an ice storm no, but we did have a little thing called katrina |
pitohui |
Aug-07-06 08:36 PM |
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you should write your story. you have a natural "voice" that I can hear. |
NoSheep |
Aug-07-06 09:24 PM |
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ice storms are severe |
marions ghost |
Aug-10-06 01:51 PM |
#146 |
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Oh! We have one of those radios you crank. At least we'll know what the |
NoSheep |
Aug-07-06 08:07 PM |
#58 |
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Here's a list... |
Dead_Parrot |
Aug-07-06 08:02 PM |
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Entertainment to keep from going insane - cards yes |
BelgianMadCow |
Aug-07-06 08:13 PM |
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Scrabble! And Skittles! I need to learn to brew beer. |
NoSheep |
Aug-07-06 08:22 PM |
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Well, you can gurantee... |
Dead_Parrot |
Aug-07-06 08:23 PM |
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Yes just like leaving on holiday to a house or appartment |
BelgianMadCow |
Aug-07-06 08:45 PM |
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I'm reminded of "that penguin on top of your television set." |
NoSheep |
Aug-07-06 08:57 PM |
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yeah, that's the sort of thing... |
Dead_Parrot |
Aug-07-06 08:58 PM |
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What about beer? |
NoSheep |
Aug-07-06 08:24 PM |
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I tried that... |
Dead_Parrot |
Aug-07-06 08:27 PM |
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That is BRILLIANT! Get something you hate! I may owe you my sanity one of |
NoSheep |
Aug-07-06 08:31 PM |
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Ah! Thank YOU! |
Dead_Parrot |
Aug-07-06 08:43 PM |
#81 |
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But what about beer???? |
NoSheep |
Aug-07-06 08:26 PM |
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I'd go for the stronger stuff |
BelgianMadCow |
Aug-07-06 08:31 PM |
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Expropriate, I believe, is the word. |
NoSheep |
Aug-07-06 08:59 PM |
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paracetamol? What's that? |
NoSheep |
Aug-07-06 08:29 PM |
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Headache pills... |
Dead_Parrot |
Aug-07-06 08:48 PM |
#83 |
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Acetaminophen? spelling? Tylenol. Don't take it if you drink. Asprin's my |
NoSheep |
Aug-07-06 09:29 PM |
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I should add: A wedge of cash! |
Dead_Parrot |
Aug-07-06 08:37 PM |
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I think I voted wrong. |
Ilsa |
Aug-07-06 08:32 PM |
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I'm not currently stocked for a disaster. |
MrSlayer |
Aug-07-06 08:42 PM |
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That's what most people think. |
MercutioATC |
Aug-07-06 09:49 PM |
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Yes. |
MrSlayer |
Aug-07-06 10:34 PM |
#105 |
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I live in Katrina land |
Balderdash |
Aug-07-06 09:14 PM |
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You have a propane camp stove... |
MercutioATC |
Aug-07-06 09:25 PM |
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Hey cool |
Balderdash |
Aug-07-06 09:30 PM |
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Something like this: |
MercutioATC |
Aug-07-06 09:45 PM |
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Thank you again |
Balderdash |
Aug-07-06 10:03 PM |
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Any time. Glad I could help. |
MercutioATC |
Aug-07-06 10:19 PM |
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moderately prepared |
kineneb |
Aug-07-06 09:25 PM |
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Best wishes to you two. I don't think the disaster is coming this year. |
NoSheep |
Aug-07-06 09:31 PM |
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"Sunny" California |
kineneb |
Aug-07-06 09:54 PM |
#101 |
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Yes, knowing when the disaster is coming |
elocs |
Aug-07-06 10:44 PM |
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It's like I told my Wife before Y2k |
blacksmith |
Aug-08-06 07:51 AM |
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It's like I told my hubby before Y2K |
Nicole |
Aug-08-06 02:07 PM |
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You should see my purse. |
zanne |
Aug-08-06 08:00 AM |
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Very well prepared |
Nicole |
Aug-08-06 02:02 PM |
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What do you mean with a phone tree? |
BelgianMadCow |
Aug-08-06 04:18 PM |
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A phone tree is |
Nicole |
Aug-08-06 04:48 PM |
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Thanks for the clarification. But what is the main purpose of the contact |
BelgianMadCow |
Aug-08-06 05:42 PM |
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The main purpose is |
Nicole |
Aug-08-06 07:07 PM |
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this ability to network |
marions ghost |
Aug-10-06 02:12 PM |
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Not to make light of this thread, as it is valuable..... |
quantessd |
Aug-08-06 02:31 PM |
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Don't get me started on FEMA |
Balderdash |
Aug-08-06 02:56 PM |
#115 |
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Can someone make some recommendations? |
laura888 |
Aug-08-06 04:41 PM |
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Don't you have a car charger |
Nicole |
Aug-08-06 04:50 PM |
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No. I should get one. But in many scenarios... |
laura888 |
Aug-08-06 06:08 PM |
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I can try : for money, yes cash was suggested upthread. |
BelgianMadCow |
Aug-08-06 05:48 PM |
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Solar powered battery charger : link |
BelgianMadCow |
Aug-08-06 05:56 PM |
#125 |
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Wonderful! thanks! n/t |
laura888 |
Aug-08-06 06:09 PM |
#127 |
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a debit card will be needed, not just cash |
pitohui |
Aug-08-06 07:21 PM |
#137 |
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the cell phone won't work anyway, don't worry about it |
pitohui |
Aug-08-06 07:18 PM |
#136 |
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Wow - good to know. |
laura888 |
Aug-08-06 07:38 PM |
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Hand-crank electrical appliances: radios, flashlights, battery chargers |
Nevernose |
Aug-08-06 07:38 PM |
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Some suggestions |
Dead_Parrot |
Aug-08-06 07:56 PM |
#143 |
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Kick! |
cat_girl25 |
Aug-08-06 04:43 PM |
#118 |
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I live in Manhattan in a 250sq foot apartment with no car. |
readmoreoften |
Aug-08-06 05:29 PM |
#121 |
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Tough one indeed - for me at least |
BelgianMadCow |
Aug-08-06 05:39 PM |
#122 |
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He he no one has a car in Manhattan.... |
readmoreoften |
Aug-08-06 07:33 PM |
#139 |
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in event of a hurricane you need to evac early if you're carless |
pitohui |
Aug-08-06 07:29 PM |
#138 |
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That's true, I forgot (duh) I'd have warning of a hurricane. |
readmoreoften |
Aug-08-06 07:34 PM |
#140 |
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Some of my neighbors still support George W. Bush. |
hunter |
Aug-08-06 06:15 PM |
#128 |
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You should be okay then, you have meat, water and a lot of hot air |
BelgianMadCow |
Aug-08-06 06:22 PM |
#129 |
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If they are raptured I can take their stuff without any qualms at all. |
hunter |
Aug-08-06 07:08 PM |
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Signing off for the night with this interesting gov site |
BelgianMadCow |
Aug-08-06 06:31 PM |
#130 |
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Not overly prepared. |
TheWraith |
Aug-08-06 06:45 PM |
#131 |
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We're pretty well prepared. |
Midlodemocrat |
Aug-08-06 06:46 PM |
#132 |
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Prepared for what? |
LWolf |
Aug-10-06 01:55 PM |
#147 |
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To be "on your own." |
Doctor Venmkan |
Aug-10-06 06:31 PM |
#149 |
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Almost. |
LWolf |
Aug-11-06 08:27 AM |
#150 |
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